Seanad debates

Wednesday, 2 June 2010

Business of Seanad(1 speech) I have received notice from Senator Niall Ó Brolcháin that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he propose to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health...

Order of Business(93 speeches) The Order of Business is No. 1, Competition (Amendment) Bill 2010 - Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 2 p.m., if not previously...

Personal Statement by Member(2 speeches) Senator Callely wishes to make a personal statement. Before calling the Senator, I make it clear that I will not allow any debate on the matter. Once the personal explanation has been made, the...

Adult Education: Motion(28 speeches) I move: That Seanad Éireann commends the Government for its commitment to lifelong learning and upskilling, implementing policies in support of activation and training, skills development and...

Youth Services(2 speeches) I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Áine Brady. I am speaking about youth cafés and the way the service is delivered in Galway, in particular, but also right across the country. There are...

Voluntary Housing Programmes(10 speeches) I am glad to have the opportunity for the second time in a number of months to bring before the House the request made by Killavullen Housing Association Limited, Killavullen, County Cork, to...

Waste Disposal(4 speeches) Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. This Adjournment matter is self-explanatory and arises from a "Prime Time Investigates" television programme that was broadcast some weeks ago and to which I...

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Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas. Within 90 days of its being
passed by the Dáil, the Seanad may propose amendments, reject or pass a Bill.
The Dáil has the power to over-ride the Seanad's rejection of a Bill. If the Bill is
a 'Money Bill' and relates to government spending, the Seanad has only 21 days to consider
the Bill and may not make amendments. The Seanad consists of 60 members known as Senators. They are not elected by universal franchise; you can
read about the Seanad's composition
here.